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QHSE Systems Manager - Basingstoke
Location: Basingstoke Head Office (flexible working available post-probation; during probation, daily presence at one of our main UK locations is required)
Salary: £50,000 + company car
Start Date: ASAP - Urgent
Are you passionate about driving excellence in quality, health, safety, and environmental systems? Join our dynamic team as a QHSE Systems Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring ISO compliance across our UK and Ireland operations. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, collaborate with senior leadership, and shape a safe, efficient, and sustainable workplace.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director National QHSE, the QHSE Systems Manager will establish, develop, implement, and maintain business systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001). You'll work as part of an integrated QHSE team, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards of operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Support senior leadership teams to enhance IMS (Integrated Management System) performance, ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace, while escalating and resolving any system performance issues.
Conduct scheduled IMS systems reviews with senior leadership to maintain alignment with business needs.
Lead and guide staff to develop initiatives that improve IMS performance, acting as a visible role model for QHSE excellence.
Manage departmental budgets and advise on external stakeholder engagement (e.g., accreditation schemes, statutory reporting) and internal resources (e.g., WeSustain).
Oversee internal IT systems development (e.g., SharePoint) and monitor internal audit programs, including regular site visits to ensure QHSE compliance.
Support customer-facing activities, incident management systems, and crisis management planning, ensuring robust business continuity processes.
Maintain compliance with statutory inspection requirements and stay updated on ISO standards and QHSE legislation.
Why Join this business?
Impactful Work: Lead critical QHSE initiatives that shape the safety and efficiency of our operations across the UK and Ireland.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with brand leadership teams and key support functions like Finance, HR, and Purchasing.
Career Development: Engage in continuous professional development to stay ahead of industry trends and ISO standards.
Benefits: Competitive salary of £50,000, company car, and flexible working options after probation.
About You
We're looking for a proactive, communicative, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for QHSE excellence. You'll thrive in a matrix organisation and have the skills to build strong relationships across all levels.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 auditing within a service or manufacturing industry or relevant process environment.
Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Demonstrable project management experience.
Valid UK driving license.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Up-to-date knowledge of QHSE legislation and best practices.
Formal Lead Auditor qualification.
Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland (typically 1 day per week, up to 5 days during audits).
Key Stakeholders
You'll collaborate with:
Internal: Director, National UK&I Management Team, Brand Leadership Teams, and support functions (Finance, HR, IT, Purchasing).
External: Customers, third-party suppliers, QHSE HQ EMEA, NQA, external auditors, and contractors.
Recruitment Process
Stage 1: MS Teams interview focusing on initial screening, culture fit, and basic technical questions.
Stage 2: Face-to-face interview diving deeper into technical expertise and competency-based questions.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference in QHSE excellence? Apply now via the link. We're urgently seeking the right candidate to start ASAP.
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